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Paris

Kentucky · 10,171 residents · 7.947 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,171
+11%since 2000
from 9,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,234
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,872 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,305
+40%since 2000
from $16,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(7,633)
Black12.6%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(241)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(3,105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(7,823)
Black9.1%(921)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(803)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other2.5%(252)
Diversity Score44%(4,473)
Diversity Score
44
+30%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, Kentucky?

Paris, Kentucky has about 10,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, Kentucky?

The typical household in Paris, Kentucky earns about $41,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, Kentucky expensive?

In Paris, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $131,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Kentucky?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, Kentucky?

About 16.2% of people in Paris, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,441 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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